5 Fabulous Indiana Wineries (Guest Post)
If you are new here you may not know this…but I love wineries! Exploring local wineries would be the perfect day trip for me.
You probably picture California when you think about great wineries. But you may be surprised to know that Indiana has tons of excellent wineries too. While I haven’t tried them all yet, I’m making my way through the long list of Hoosier wineries!
My friend Pam with Our Adventure is Everywhere, also loves a good winery. So I asked her to share some of her favorite Indiana wineries.
Raise your glass to 5 fabulous wineries in the Hoosier state.
Who is ready for some wine tasting?!
Guest Post by Pam Howard
Whether traveling or at home, I enjoy visiting wineries. I love trying the different wines, enjoying the relaxing atmosphere and learning about each one’s history.
Lucky for me, there are some fabulous wineries just minutes from my home in Noblesville, Indiana.
Although I love wineries any time of the year, fall is an ideal time to spend a beautiful afternoon exploring the ones nearby. Grab a delicious glass of wine, indulge in some snacks, listen to music, enjoy a beautiful patio – all of this and more awaits.
Urban Vines
Urban Vines in Westfield is my go-to location when I’m looking for a fun and relaxing evening out. It’s perfect for date night, girl’s night out or even just enjoying an afternoon of playing cards while listening to music.
Urban Vines offers a delicious array of white and red wines, their own beers and even ciders. In the summer, the wine slushies are a dangerous delight, and as the weather turns, watch out for the spicy and warm mulled wine.
With weekly Bingo or Trivia nights, live music most weekends, and tasty “create your own” charcuterie platters you can’t go wrong with visiting this favorite of mine.
I share more details on Urban Vine in my 5 Fun Fall Adventures in Hamilton County Post.
Urban Vines, 303 E 161st Street, Westfield, IN; 317-763-0678
Sugar Creek Winery
Sugar Creek Winery is one of the newest additions to the wineries in Hamilton County.
This winery has an upscale, outdoor vibe and an amazing outdoor firepit. The vineyard is located in nearby Montgomery County and produces many of the grapes that create their delicious varieties of wine.
This winery doesn’t serve food, but that means you get the fun of bringing in your personal favorites.
Learn more about Sugar Creek in this post on Sugar Creek Winery.
Sugar Creek Winery, 1111 West Main St. in Carmel, IN; 317-688-7222
Blackhawk Winery
Blackhawk Winery is a bit of a drive as it’s located on the outskirts of Sheridan, but combine it with a stop at Wilson’s Farm Market on 31 and you have a lovely afternoon adventure.
We took our dog with us the last time we visited and although he loved being included, he wasn’t a fan of the turkeys and chickens! He’s a bit of a “chicken” himself.
Traveling Tanya also did a review of her experience at Blackhawk Winery, so check it out and see why it’s a favorite for both of us!
Blackhawk Winery, 28153 Ditch Rd., Sheridan, IN; (317) 771-2814
Peace Water Winery
Located on Main Street in downtown Carmel, Peace Water Winery has a unique business model where 50% of all their net profits are donated to various charities. I love this!
They just opened a second location in downtown Indianapolis on Mass Avenue.
The Carmel tasting room is comfortable and fun, with plenty of seating and a beautiful outdoor patio. Wines are all from Napa Valley Grapes. When we visited there were 3 whites available and about 5 or 6 reds. Tastings are 5 samples for $10, or you can order a flight of 3 wines for $15.
No food on-site but there are many terrific restaurants nearby that deliver, or you can bring food in.
Peace Water Winery, 37 W Main Street, Carmel, IN (317) 810-1330
Harmony Winery
Our final stop is Harmony Winery in Fishers. Harmony is located right off of Allisonville Road in a small strip center. Although not a large building, it is a comfortable place to enjoy a glass of wine or tasting.
Tastings are $5 for 5 samples and $1 each for additional samples, so if you can’t decide on 5, feel free to try more! They also offer a port flight for $19, and I can attest that their ports are delicious.
Harmony has some very interesting fruit wines that would be terrific on a hot summer day – think watermelon, peach or cranberry. Yum!
Harmony Winery, 7350 Village Square Lane, Fishers, IN (317) 585-9463
Ready to go on your own winery tour?
Locate several wineries in your neck of the woods and create your own wine trail!
Comment below and tell us about your favorite wineries. And here’s a bonus winery…read all about Traveling Tanya’s recent visit to Fruit Hills Winery in Northern Indiana.
Cheers!
Wherever the road takes you, make it a joyous journey,
Traveling Tanya
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